• Cleaning up packed lunches with Tinyme
    parenting

    Cleaning up packed lunches with Tinyme

    November 29, 2017 - By 

    My son has now been taking packed lunches to school for 11 weeks! That’s a lot of sandwiches I’ve made. I’ve been working this week which means I’ve been making his lunch the night before and leaving it out in the morning for him to take. Working outside of the house means I have to be super organised – we’ll gloss over the fact I drove to work with both my children’s winter coats on the back seat this week! Cleaning up packed lunches with Tinyme My son enjoys his packed lunch but it annoys me every day that he…

  • Little Sis turns 6!
    birthday - parenting

    Little Sis turns 6! {Netflix birthdays on demand}

    November 28, 2017 - By 

    Today Little Sis turned 6! It’s hard to believe she is 6, its such a cliche but it really does feel as though she was born yesterday. We had her birthday party a few weekends ago so the house has been full of birthday cards, balloons, a birthday banner and presents. I was super organised and bought and wrapped all her presents a few weeks ago, so all I needed to do last night was bring the presents down – ready for this morning. I woke Little Sis early this morning as I was working. Fortunately she woke with a…

  • Speak Out Kids vs Parents {game review}
    Hasbro Toy Tribe - parenting - toy review

    Speak Out Kids vs Parents {game review}

    November 26, 2017 - By 

    Sunday afternoons are perfect for playing family games. We were recently sent the popular Speak Out Kids vs Parents from Hasbro to try out at home and we can’t wait to tell you what we thought! Speak Out Kids vs Parents Speak Out Kids vs Parents includes 6 plastic mouthpieces for kids, 4 plastic mouthpieces for adults, 200 double-sided cards (100 for kids and 100 for parents), a sand timer, and instructions. I’ve heard a lot about this game and was excited to try it out. The idea of the game is quite simple with this ridiculous mouthpiece challenge game! Players…

  • Preparing for the Elf on a Shelf
    Christmas - Elf on the Shelf - parenting

    Preparing for the Elf on a Shelf

    November 26, 2017 - By 

    A couple of years ago we started the Elf on a Shelf tradition in our house. I know not everyone likes the idea of Elf on a Shelf but I think it’s fun and so do my children. Last year was the first year I managed to move him every day of Advent and you can see a round up of what the Elf got up to in this post. As well as our Elf we have the book he came with, An Elf Story. I also bought a little elf door to explain how he arrived in our house.…

  • days out - Local Review - London - parenting

    A West End treat – The Gruffalo’s Child live

    November 25, 2017 - By 

    This morning we went into London’s West End for a special Christmas treat. We went to watch acclaimed theatre company Tall Stories perform a musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s awarding-winning picture book The Gruffalo’s Child.  We love anything by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler but we have a special place in our hearts for The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child. Last year we were lucky enough to watch Tall Stories perform The Gruffalo so we were super excited to see her follow in her father’s giant footsteps with a Christmas season in the West End! It’s a big…

  • Win Tumball and Beat The Flush games from Megableu
    competition - parenting

    Win Tumball and Beat The Flush games from Megableu

    November 24, 2017 - By 

    I’ve been sharing quite a few games recently as it’s something my children have discovered they really enjoy. Every Friday we try to have a Games Night where the children take it in turns to pick a game the whole family play. It’s something we all look forward to and makes a change from watching Netflix. There are some great games out there and today I’m going to tell you a little more about two games from Megableu – Tumball and Beat the Flush. Read on for your chance to win these games! Tumball from Megableu Tumball is new for…

  • DCSHG Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific
    parenting - toy review

    DC SuperHero Girls Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific {review}

    November 23, 2017 - By 

    We were kindly sent three of the new DC SuperHero Girls Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific to review at home! My 5 year old loves dolls but we’ve never reviewed a toddler doll before. I didn’t really know what a toddler doll was, but it’s a slightly larger doll than you would give to an older child, chunkier and easier for small hands to hold. DC SuperHero Girls Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific The DC SuperHero Girls Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific are the perfect way to introduce toddlers to the world of DC. The DC Universe includes the most…

  • Our 2017 Book Advent books (perfect for 5-7 year olds)
    Advent crafts - book review - parenting

    Our 2017 Book Advent books (perfect for 5-7 year olds)

    November 23, 2017 - By 

    I can’t believe it’s time to start getting ready for December 1st and our annual festive Book Advent. Do you organise a Book Advent? It’s a lovely way to bring out some of those classic Christmas books, as well as more modern classics, and cuddle up with a good book. We love to read and this time of year is even more perfect for picking up a longer book and sharing it with your child. My children are 5 and 7 but are happy to share their Book Advent books (thankfully!). The first thing I did was to get last…

  • Gift guide for gamers
    Gift guide - parenting

    Gift guide for 7 year old gamers

    November 23, 2017 - By 

    My 7 year old is really easy to buy for at Christmas. He loves YouTube and playing computer games, especially Minecraft and is a bit of a Star Wars geek too. He’s pretty much written his Christmas list, although when the new Star Wars film comes out I think it might change, and I thought I’d share some ideas in case you have a 7 year old and need some inspiration. Gift guide for 7 year old gamers We’re lucky to have both a PS4 and Nintendo Switch thanks to my husband who loves computer games too. I would totally…